Can VB.NET application send msg to MSN or yahoo messenger ?

Hi All

How to write a VB.NET application that allowed us to send msg to MSN Messenger or Yahoo Messenger ?

[112 byte] By [LauKokSoon] at [2007-12-24]

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# 1

Hi there,

Try using the library available at this site

http://www.xihsolutions.net/dotmsn/

It should help you do what you need.

HTH,
Steve.

StephenG at 2007-8-31 >

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# 2

Hi ....

Thx for the URL link ... it is freeware to used .... and how abt yahoo messenger ? any alternative way to send msg to yahoo messenger ?

LauKokSoon at 2007-8-31 >

# 3

Have you ever seen a working VB.Net app using Xihsolutions? The lack of documentation for their dll is overwhelming.

Daxel at 2007-8-31 >

# 4

Hi,

Have you ever got an answer to your question on locating an application in VB.NET that can actually chat with another MSN user ?

I can do the basic stuff (login, logout, contacts, change display picture) but I'm having trouble setting up a conversation. Anyone done this in VB.NET ?

Thanks,

Sergio_CL at 2007-8-31 >

# 5

I've managed to get the initial dotmsn.dll to work, but not their new xihsolutions one to work. The problem with the dotmsn one is that it often throws a com error and crashes, and I do not have the time to pick apart why. My theory was to go to their new one, which is supposedly stable, but the lack of documentation is really daunting. I almost wish it was a pay for component, at least you could buy support. If you want to use the dotmsn.dll, send me an email and I'll point you along the path to making a conversation.

Daxel at 2007-8-31 >

# 6

Thanks Daxel, I'm really looking for the new version to work. I'm having trouble with the addhandler and delegates conversion from C# to VB.NET... I'll keep trying.

I take the chance to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!!

Sergio_CL at 2007-8-31 >

# 7

I'm in the same boat, and cannot get vb.net to work with the DLL. Do you have a solution?

Thanks,

Casey

caseyecox@hotmail.com

casey2727 at 2007-8-31 >

# 8

I gave up trying to use Xihsolutions with VB.NET. Sent them a couple of emails but got no reply. I then read Xihsolutions has some bugs so that was it. I'll wait until another solution comes up. I was trying to develop a nice bot.

Let us know if you find other solutions. .

Thanks,

ST1 at 2007-8-31 >

# 9

I am unsure if you are aware but there is an SDK for the Windows Live Messenger and a forum about it for any questions relating to it:

http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=112&SiteID=1

Sorry if it doesnt fit your criteria! :-)

ahmedilyas at 2007-8-31 >

# 10

I've added a suggestion for Microsoft to develop this as a power pack for VB.2005.

Please vote for it and cross your fingers until Microsoft delivers it